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Thursday, January 15, 2009

How to Pack a Makeup Artist Set Bag...

Hi Bellas

I've been wanting to do this post for a while. I filmed a video on it to show you it in more detail. For you aspiring or working makeup artists out there, often times you'll find yourself needing a set bag or an essentials touch up bag when you're going on a shoot. This is usually in the form of a shoulder bag or small case. It's impossible to lug your large traincase for all situations. For example, if you're working on a tv set, you'll need to leave the traincase and majority of the makeup in the dressing room, but bring a small bag of touch up cosmetics with you on set.

A popular set bag is the Rap Bag which retails for $65 and up. As you can see, it has many external pockets which makes for grabbing products quickly and easily.

I didn't want to shell out this much for a tote, so I decided to get creative. I scoured craft stores and drug store for a dupe. Sorry about the blurry picture, my pics were on the boyfriend's computer and the internet was down. You can see it better in the video.

Shot of me with my set bag once again :) AKA the booty shot, lol.

Check out my video for a thorough look in my set bag:

You can make your own set bag! This is actually a scrapbooking bag. I added a luggage strap and voila, throw it over your shoulder and you got yourself a set bag. If has just as many external pockets and even has a place for brushes. This bag was only$20 from the wal-mart scrapbooking aisle and works just as well. You can find similar ones at Michael's, Target, or any scrapbooking aisle in a store.

Inside, I would pack items that you would need to touch up makeup out on a shoot.

-also include any specific cosmetic products you may need for touch up (i.e. if you're traveling on shoot with a specific model)

It always helps to be prepared. You save yourself a lot of stress later on and the photographers and models will love you for it. These items have definitely come in handy when i've gone on an off location shoot. Hope this helps! Ciao bellas!

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About Me

Hi Guys, my name is Ren, a 30something Filipino-American residing in Atlanta, and obsessed with everything makeup. I'm a bonafide beauty blogger and freelance makeup artist. All information on this site is my opinion only...please feel free to try out recommended products at techniques at your discretion.

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